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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 933.73 and 428.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 933.73 and 428.29 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 933.73 = 428.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/933.73 = 428.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 933.73 × 428.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 399,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,903.82/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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